City of Karratha district, Western Australia, Australia

Places to visit near Wickham

Wickham is a town in City of Karratha district, Western Australia, Australia, home to about 2,594 people. Within 50 km by road there are 134 places to visit — 34 hill stations & viewpoints, 22 beaches & coast, 16 rivers, islands & mangroves and 25 parks. The must-see places are Port Walcott (9 km), Samson Hill (9 km) and Cape Lambert (13 km).

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Wickham, Western Australia
Wickham, City of Karratha district, Western Australia, Australia. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Wickham at a glance

Location
City of Karratha district, Western Australia, Australia
Population
about 2,594
Coordinates
20.6747° S, 117.1378° E
Places within 50 km
134 (8 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for parks

Top places to visit near Wickham

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Wickham

75 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Wickham. The closest is Tank Hill Lookout (1 km); the best-known is Samson Hill (9 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Wickham

70 beaches & coast within 100 km of Wickham. The closest is Butcher Inlet (7 km); the best-known is Port Walcott (9 km). Best time: october to march.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Wickham

57 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Wickham. The closest is Vampire Island (7 km). Best time: september to february.

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Parks near Wickham

28 parks within 100 km of Wickham. The closest is Stove Court Park (1 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Wickham

16 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Wickham. The closest is Dampier Marine Park (34 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Forts & heritage near Wickham

13 forts & heritage within 100 km of Wickham. The closest is Red Dog Memorial Plaque (5 km); the best-known is Roebourne Police Station, Gaol & Court House Precinct (14 km). Best time: october to february.

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A one-day trip from Wickham

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 74 km on the road.

  1. Start in Wickham
  2. 9 km Port Walcott · beach, City of Karratha
  3. 2 km Samson Hill · hill, City of Karratha
  4. 6 km Cape Lambert · beach, City of Karratha
  5. 20 km Port Robinson · beach, City of Karratha
  6. 23 km Holy Trinity Anglican Church · church, City of Karratha
  7. 14 km Back to Wickham

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How to reach Wickham

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    Within 15 km of Wickham

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Wickham by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Hill stations & viewpoints3475Tank Hill Lookout (1 km)
    Beaches & coast2270Butcher Inlet (7 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1657Vampire Island (7 km)
    Parks2528Stove Court Park (1 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens916Dampier Marine Park (34 km)
    Forts & heritage1113Red Dog Memorial Plaque (5 km)
    Other attractions711Myrtle (7 km)
    Churches67Wickham Community Church (1 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs23Harding Dam (42 km)
    Museums22Cossack Museum (7 km)

    Wickham: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Wickham?

    Port Walcott (beach, about 9 km), Samson Hill (hill, about 9 km), Cape Lambert (beach, about 13 km), Port Robinson (beach, about 14 km), Holy Trinity Anglican Church (church, about 14 km), Roebourne Police Station, Gaol & Court House Precinct (heritage site, about 14 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Wickham?

    134 places on Spotwander: 34 hill stations & viewpoints, 22 beaches & coast, 16 rivers, islands & mangroves, 25 parks, 9 wildlife, forests & gardens.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Wickham?

    Tank Hill Lookout, about 1 km by road; West Hill (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Wickham?

    Butcher Inlet, about 7 km by road; Settlers Beach (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Wickham?

    Vampire Island, about 7 km by road; Jarman Island (11 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Wickham?

    Start in Wickham, visit Port Walcott, then Samson Hill, then Cape Lambert, then Port Robinson, then Holy Trinity Anglican Church, and drive back — about 74 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Wickham?

    October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for parks.

    Towns near Wickham

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Wickham’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Wickham on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.